Zeppelin Von Schultheiss19 years old Self centered and conceited, Zeppelin's the story's "protagonist" who wants to claim her father's title as her country's greatest hero. Be afraid.FIRST APPEARANCE

Emmerich Hertz

20 years old Cold and introverted, Hertz is one of Zeppelin's "comrades" she first meets in boot camp who surprisingly hates her already. What's his problem?FIRST APPEARANCE

Volker Austerlitz35 years old Sergeant Major Austerlitz is the soldiers' sadistic, energetic, hot headed drill sergeant. What's a sergeant major doing being a drill sergeant?FIRST APPEARANCE

Fritz Roth22 years old Without a proper family or home, Roth is a slick talking con-man who figured joining the military would be an improvement over a life on the streets.FIRST APPEARANCE

Ria Klein19 years old Originally a fashion model, Klein's been molded into quite a fine soldier, but will she retain her sweet and caring attitude?FIRST APPEARANCE

Mathis Schultz21 years old Schultz is a former actor, and since joining the military, has become a nervous wreck. He joined the military to provide for him and his girlfriend. At least, that what she was before he ran off without consulting her first.FIRST APPEARANCE

Ada Fleischer[pronounced FLYSH-er ]19 years oldA rabid fangirl and lover for all things stellar, Fleischer mostly joined the military to be around her idol, Zeppelin. Hopefully she has her own special talents.FIRST APPEARANCE

Kurt Grunwald19 years old An artist who joined the military after his inheritance dried up. Quiet and nonexistant. "Kind of a lameass." - Roth.FIRST APPEARANCE

Hemmel Von Schultheiss35 years old [at death] Steinbech's greatest war hero. He died 10 years ago. He was amazing. His daughter Zeppelin hates him.FIRST APPEARANCE

Abigail Von Schultheiss42 years old Sweet and supportive momma to Zeppelin. She loves her Engelchen, no matter how mean she is.FIRST APPEARANCE

Gus Eisenhauer19 years old Kinda awkward and out of place, Eisenhauer only joined the military for the "pretty clothes."FIRST APPEARANCE

Avery Roemer[pronounced RAY-mer ]22 years old Tenacious and confident, but also a tad too impulsive, Roemer approaches conflict head on with very little thought.FIRST APPEARANCE